Updated Feb 15, 2021 | 16:47 IST
An engineering student has been arrested for allegedly snatching gold chains of three woman in Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu. Engineering student arrested for snatching chains [Representative image] | Photo Credit: iStock Images
Key Highlights
The accused also stole money from his house and sold home appliances, his family said.
Police are making efforts to nab his accomplice.
Kanyakumari: Police in Tamil Nadu’s Kanyakumari have arrested an engineer student-turned-chain snatcher allegedly involved in three cases. As per reports, the accused, identified as J Justin of Mekkamandapam, snatched chains to fuel his addiction to online rummy.
Justin’s father is a daily wager. His family is struggling to make ends meet. Around two years ago, he began playing online rummy. Soon after, he became addicted to online rummy. After some initial gains, he suffered loses worth lakhs in the game, following which